ATS Popular Features and Accessories

John J. Stark
Marketing Services Coordinator, Russelectric Inc.
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Utility/Gen. Time delay to override momentary source 1 power

outages to delay engine start signal and transfer switch operation
(delay for generator start). Programmable 0.0-259 min, factory
set at 3.0 seconds.

Utility/Utility. Time delay to override momentary source 1

power outages to delay transfer switch operation (time delay for
utility sag). Programmable 0.0-30.0 seconds, factory set at 0
seconds.
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Time delay to control contact transition time from neutral to non-

preferred source. Programmable 0.0-10 min, factory set at 1
second.

Time delay to control contact transition time from neutral to

preferred source. Programmable 0.0-10 min, factory set at 1
second.

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Load test function (internal) to simulate source 1 power failure.

Remote Load test function energized by 24 VDC signal from

generator control switchgear to simulate source 1 power failure.

Toggle operated load test switch to simulate

source 1 power failure.

Contact closure provided by customer to simulate

source 1 power failure.

Internal form “C” contact to initiate engine starting

or other customer functions (24 VDC Signal by
others)
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Time delay on retransfer to preferred source Programmable 0.0-

259 min, factory set at 30 minutes.

Programmable function to bypass time delay on retransfer to source 1.

Pushbutton to bypass time delay on retransfer to source 1.

Engine overrun to provide unloaded engine operation after

retransfer to source 1 (delay for engine cool down),
programmable 0.0-60 min, factory set at 5 minutes.
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Load shed function energized by 24 VDC signal from generator control

switchgear to disconnect the load from the source 2 source when an
overload condition occurs. An automatic load shed feature is provided.
Whenever LSF is enabled the source 2 frequency is compared to the load
ATS shed frequency pick-up and drop-out values. When the source 2
frequency is less than the load shed frequency drop-out value 93% (56
Hz) and the load shed timer has expired, then a load shed condition is
initiated. The load shed timer is adjustable from 0-9999 seconds and
factory set at 1 second. Once the source 2 frequency is greater than or
equal to the load shed frequency pick-up value 96% (58 Hz), then the
load shed condition is removed. Ancillary benefit: Dual operator is
beneficial with this design so ATS doesn’t have to load shed to a dead
source.

24 VDC
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ATS
Block transfer function energized by 24 VDC signal from generator
control switchgear to block or allow transfer to source 2 (typically
generator), so as not to overload it. This accessory includes an
internal programmable function to bypass the block transfer
function, and is used for manual operation. A two-position key operated
selector switch to bypass the block transfer function, may
also be spec’d for manual operation. (Spring return from transfer to
auto.)

24 VDC
 Arc Flash, Things to Consider

•External Manual Operator Can ATS also be manually

(EMO) transferred safely under load?

•All control
switches
•Barriered Compartments mounted on
(bypass/isolation switches) outside

•All pertinent
•CCDP labeling affixed
to the outside of
cabinet, including,
model #, Serial #,
and emergency
•Shutter (bus isolation) Assembly phone #